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Tom Dunlop

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Tom has spent the last 13 years working in the defence industry, specifically military and commercial shipbuilding. His work has taken him around Europe and the Far East, he is currently based in Scotland.

British Army fly drones in Japan for the first time

British Army drones have been flown for the first time in Japan, where they directed mortar fire during live firing training.

BAE Systems supports UK food banks this winter

BAE Systems is donating more than £150,000 to help food banks across the UK provide for families and individuals in need this winter.

NATO and Iraq strengthen their cooperation

Representatives from eight Iraqi professional military education institutions visited NATO Headquarters on 12 and 13 December 2023.

Over 200 thefts reported at MOD in last year

From 14 December 2022 to 14 December 2023, the MOD registered a total of 213 thefts.

British warship shoots down attack drone

HMS Diamond has shot down an attack drone targeting merchant shipping in the Red Sea - destroying the target with a Sea Viper missile.

U.S. Marine Corps expands fleet with more BAE Systems ACVs

BAE Systems has been awarded a $211m contract by the U.S. Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs).

Canada selects Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

This agreement, part of the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project, involves up to 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft, with the first delivery expected in 2026.

Poseidon fleet to be fitted with British Sting Ray Torpedo

The RAF's P-8 Poseidon multi-role maritime patrol aircraft fleet is about to become more lethal.

Babcock awarded £121million future submarine contract

Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the Dreadnought class.

NATO warships destroy 16 historical sea mines near Estonia

In a recent operation conducted in the Baltic Sea, NATO mine countermeasures experts successfully neutralised 16 historical sea mines in Estonian territorial waters.